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Recent after school program reviews in Ladera Ranch, CA

Happy Angels Haven

5.0

Mrs Alvi is amazing! My daughter has been in her daycare for about a year absolutely loves her. Mrs Alvi is very warm with the children and takes the time to really teach them. My daughter was a little delayed in her speech and today you would never know it. We're thankful we found her!

- Jada D

Abc Daycare

5.0

My son loves this daycare. He looks forward to going everyday and is so excited to see Ms Kim. My son was an extremely picky eater but since attending this daycare, he eats almost everything! Love that this daycare also provides breakfast and lunch as well as morning and afternoon snacks.

- Gloria

Bright Childcare

5.0

Mariam has been an invaluable asset to our family for the past two years. We were so lucky to have found her during the pandemic when our son's first daycare closed, and honestly it was the best thing that could have happened to us. She provides a warm, loving, and supportive environment that our...

- Stephanie L

Normandale Family Childcare

5.0

Hello. My name is Nikki and I was a first time mom putting my daughter, Aurora, in an daycare. I put her in at 14 months. I chose in home because facilities were out of my budget and I felt a natural loving energy in this home daycare. I saw the reviews and visited the daycare & was shocked at how...

- Nikki R

Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

5.0

The BEST Daycare in Orange County!! Lisa's Daycare is the most loving, welcoming, incredible daycare I have ever taken my kid to. She does crafts with the kids everyday and I have a box at home of all of the wonderful school projects she has done with them. She takes them swimming during the summer...

- Camberlyn M

After school programs in Ladera Ranch, CA

Larissa Family Child Care

Larissa Family Child Care

15 Sklar St, Ladera Ranch, CA

Starting at $250/hr

Thanks for visiting! We hope you can find everything you need. Larissa Tobar Family Child Care is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations and the child needs. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure...

Happy Angels Haven

Happy Angels Haven

25291 Barents Street, Laguna Hills, CA

Starting at $325/wk

5.0

(18)

Happy Angels Haven, located in Laguna Hills, is just three blocks from 5 & 405 freeway, and just two easy turns to reach me on Alicia Parkway. Parents like a quick pick-up and drop-off, and so we work tirelessly to make everything as convenient as possible. We offer an inviting, fun-loving,...
5.0
"Mrs. Alvi is a god send. We have been with her since our son was 3 months old. The care given is exemplary. She not only cares for them with excellent structure and learning time but also takes the time with each individual child to nurture them in their current...

Brian K


Abc Daycare

Abc Daycare

14 Lilac, Irvine, CA

Costimate: $382/wk

5.0

(3)

Hello Neighbors, I have lived in Irvine for the past 9 years. I'm a mother of a 7 year old daughter and 3 year old son. I have over seven years of experience in education and daycare facilities and currently hold a CPR First Aid certificate. I've previously held a CDA (Child Development...
5.0
"We have had an amazing experience with Ms.Kim's ABC daycare. Our two son came in for pre-k and within days, it became their second home. This is BY FAR the best daycare we have ever seen. We felt so lucky to get my two son into this daycare. I believe Ms.Kim's...

Ivy G


Bright Childcare

Bright Childcare

29832 Hiddenwood, Laguna Niguel, CA

Starting at $270/wk

5.0

(23)

Hi. My name is Mariam and I especially enjoy working with small groups of children at my licensed family daycare. The children will participate in a daily, professional enrichment program that teaches arts & crafts, music, pre-math and pre-reading skills, social skills and much more. Your child will...
5.0
"We are so happy to have our son in Miss Mariam and Miss Iris's care. They are so genuinely sweet and loving; I know he is in excellent care while he is there. He is making friends, learning to share, and is thriving in so many ways. We are so happy to be with...

Megan N


Normandale Family Childcare

Normandale Family Childcare

Summit Vista, Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $300/wk

4.8

(25)

Welcome to Normandale Heights Family Child Care! We provide an atmosphere that is safe, loving, educational, and ideal for early childhood education. Our daycare is full of educational material, as we believe education should feed a child's growth. We will encourage learning through reading,...
5.0
"Ms Mina and Maryam provided great care for my child before the school. The communication has been prompt and effective and the facility was alway clean and tidy. During the time, my kids' manner also improved noticeably. We really appriciate all they have done for...

Fan W


Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

24266 Mccoy Rd, Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $250/wk

4.8

(20)

I am a licensed small family daycare provider. I have run my daycare from my Lake Forest home for over 15 years taking care of infants and toddlers. we learn, play and grow through all developmental stages with fun interaction with other kids and myself in a loving family home atmosphere using...
5.0
"I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Lisa and her daycare: quality care, clean, great with the kids, one of a kind. I feel so lucky to have found her and felt comfortable dropping my child off at 3 months old, it's a few years later and it's now become...

Lisa C


Montessori School of San Clemente

Montessori School of San Clemente

1141 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente, CA

Costimate: $325/wk

5.0

(2)

Montessori School of San Clemente is an authentic Montessori school serving infants through Kindergarten. Our highly qualified teachers and staff are dedicated to your child s academic learning, emotional development and well-being. Our vision is to enhance the lives of each child through the...
5.0
"My husband and I are so glad we chose this school for our 4 year old. We want the best for her as she prepares for kindergarten and the Montessori school is it! It's only the beginning of the year and she knows her alphabet entirely, write her name, AND is...

Jenna D


Playmates A Wee Care Club

27281 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA

Starting at $8/hr

4.0

(4)

We are Orange County's only state licensed provider of child care that gives parents the flexibility of hourly billing, evening hours and weekend hours. At Playmates our motto is: "Where kids can be kids and parents can be carefree." We care for children from the ages of 2 to 12. Please visit our...
5.0
"Great place to drop off my 3 year old while I do some errands. Great staff! My baby has been going there since she was two and even requests to go to daycare and "play with the teacher." Such a needed service for a full time work from home mom!"

Ezichi B


Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

25261 Paseo De Alicia, Laguna Hills, CA

Costimate: $293/wk

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, where your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment. At our beautiful Laguna Hills location, your child will take advantage of a full Spanish Immersion curriculum, beautiful, new classrooms and natural...
5.0
"My two children switched to Guidepost Alicia in its opening week. I was not a mom who was originally excited about Spanish immersion, until I really started doing some research on the value of bilingualism, and I realized: I have a small window of time here when...

Rebecca G


Orange Kids

Orange Kids

117 Treehouse, Irvine, CA

Costimate: $339/wk

5.0

(1)

We understand how difficult raising a child for full-time working parents may be, from nutrition to their behavior, exploring their hidden talents to teaching them arts & music, and all in a safe environment. Our Lovely trained Staff in Orange Kids Family Child Care are licensed child care and...
5.0
"This is a great little daycare! I am really impressed with their staff. All three of them that I met are friendly, knowledgable and responsible with biggest hearts. The thing I am most impressed with, is their menu. These kids eat like kings! Everything is made...

Teresa N


Anamarie's Daycare

Anamarie's Daycare

43 Inverary, Trabuco Canyon, CA

Starting at $250/wk

5.0

(7)

Anamarie's Family Daycare, is a safe place where your child will develop to be strong, healthy and successful, with strong mind, strong moral and family values. That's what we offer at Anamarie's Family Day Care, a place where child safety and positive environment are carefully monitored everyday....
5.0
"Dropping off my babygirl at just 9 weeks old, to go back to work, was very hard for my husband and I. But I really dont think the transition could have gone any smoother! I could not ask for a more loving and caring person to take care of our princess! Also the way...

Allison D


Dynamic Transported After-school Program

Dynamic Transported After-school Program

14805 Jeffrey Rd Ste F, Irvine, CA

Costimate: $312/wk

Our Transported After-school Program is a well-rounded program that serves most Irvine and Tustin schools for students in Training Kindergarten through 6th Grade. We pick your child up following their school dismissal time. We have 3 day (part-time) or 5 day (full-time) programs available. Our daily...

Wieczorek Family Daycare

Wieczorek Family Daycare

21082 Wheaton Terrace, Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $250/wk

Need childcare options for the potential changes in schools next year? Family Daycare now open in Lake Forest License #304313705 -Near El Toro/Portola -Ages 0-12 years -Transportation, educational supervision, and before and after school care available for Lake Forest Elementary students...

Childtime of Laguna Niguel, CA

Childtime of Laguna Niguel, CA

24590 La Plata Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...

Nasali Academy

Nasali Academy

26521 Via Gorrion, Mission Viejo, CA

Starting at $220/wk

We are bilingual immersion program. I want your child to grow confident, emotionally and academically while having fun so they can have the best possible start from the very beginning. I get them ready for Kindergarten. Breakfast, snack, lunch and snack included in the program. Openings for 1 to 6...

Pillars Academy

Pillars Academy

23581 Madero STE 104, Mission Viejo, CA

Costimate: $269/wk

Our Infant Program started in 2018 and is NAEYC Accredited. Our school's philosophy is based on the "Developmental Approach:" teaching skills appropriate for the developmental age of each individual child.

Bright Bubbles Academy, LLC

17 El Guiro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Starting at $285/wk

I am a licensed family child care home, whom implements a rich curriculum and learning environment for children Infants-10 years old. I am open Monday-Friday from 7:00am-6:00pm. I teach the core academic subjects to children daily. Rest assured, your children will not only be loved and cared for,...

Nicole & Friends Family Day Care

37 Plushstone, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Costimate: $313/wk

in home day care with play-learning based program.

Melody Child Care

Melody Child Care

5031 Alcorn Ln, Irvine, CA

Starting at $425/wk

At Melody Child Care, our goal is to support your child's development with more personalized and family-oriented care. In our family child care home, we are able to communicate with parents on a more personal level to create custom care and share details about the development of each child. Our...

Marinia Academy Alternative Education Center

Marinia Academy Alternative Education Center

1968 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA

Starting at $25/hr

Marinia Academy provides In-home Childcare to children with developmental delays, learning challenges, or disabilities. We also provide Reading Therapy, IEP Tutoring, and ABA Therapy. Our childcare team is trained to provide mentally stimulating learning activities, homework help, meal prep, and...

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